Lotus Mountains
The Lotus Mountains are located in the southeastern part of Guangzhou. The territory of the complex includes 48 small rocks, no more than 108 m high. The place gained special fame due to the quarry of the ancient dynasty, which is well preserved, despite its more than 2000-year history.
History of the name
The Chinese are very sensitive to their legends, many historical sites got their name because of their various attributes. The Lotus Mountains are no exception in this matter. They got their name from the legend of a dragon that lived in the South China Sea. He flooded the lands, overturned ships, but one day the Goddess of Mercy descended to earth. She threw a lotus flower into the sea, and the dragon stopped harming the inhabitants. Years later, the lotus became a mountain. The summer and spring months are the most favorable time to visit the Lotus Mountains, the warm weather and blooming flowers give the place a special flavor. In summer, the lotus festival is held, where you can see a huge number of species of this flower. They are imported from all over China.
Interesting places
Arriving in the Lotus Mountains, tourists can admire not only the beautiful scenery. The objects of human creation, which have high cultural value, are located here. In the north, you can see the Lotus Tower, which has the shape of an octagon. It was built during the reign of the Ming Dynasty. You can climb it and explore the mountains from a height of 50 meters. It was destroyed in 1938, some floors were shelled by the Japanese army, but in 1981 they were successfully restored. It is now recognized as an object of cultural heritage.
The Lotus City, which was founded during the reign of the Qing Dynasty, has also been partially preserved. Once upon a time, the walls of the city were a protection for residents from the side of the Zhujiang River. There is also a tall statue of the Goddess Guanyin, the Goddess of Mercy, who saved the city. The statue is made of bronze, covered with gilding. This is the tallest statue of this Goddess in the world. If you are tired, you can relax by visiting one of the several restaurants. You can taste Cantonese cuisine and admire the views while eating.
Information for visitors
An adult ticket to the Lotus Mountains will cost 54 yuan, admission is free for children under 6 years old or for seniors over 65 years old. For children from 6 to 18 years old or the elderly over 60 but under 65, the entrance fee will be 27 yuan. You can also take a tourist bus to see the sights in the complex, such a trip will cost the guests of the city 10 yuan. You can get to the Lotus Mountains by your own car, but you will also have to pay for parking. The nearest metro station is Shiqi Station. The distance from it to the destination is 6 km, they can be overcome by taxi, bus or even on foot.
